Photos from the ceremony up next! Madison
Protein Pancake
Lately on the blogosphere, there have been plenty of recipes popping up for protein pancakes. I absolutely love a good whole wheat pancake so the idea of a protein-packed version with fewer carbs and a more admirable nutritional profile seemed like the best of both worlds. Last week I set out to make one of the recipes I found on a popular blog and was disappointed in the results. Maybe it was because the recipe called for a ‘scoop’ … Read More
Idaho and My 10-Miler Training Plan
We’re back from Idaho! I don’t know who has been doing such a great job at keeping this state a secret, but it may possibly be one of the prettiest states I’ve ever visited. The last time I was in Idaho was when I was 12, so everything seemed new to me on this trip. Now that we have family visiting, I can’t wait to return soon! In other news, after posting about the ‘30 by 30 Challenge‘ a number … Read More
Snapshots from Idaho
{My beautiful little sisters, Ashley and Taylor} {Joey outside my parent’s house in Idaho} {Taylor and me striking a pose before a day at Boise State, where Ashley goes to school} {Vintage telephone booths still exist at Boise State!} {Taylor’s getting so tall! She already passed up Andrea.} {Bronco Stadium: home of the smurf turf} {Vintage bikes were all over the place. Makes me want one!} {She’s only 11, but I think a modeling career is in her future. Yeah?} … Read More
Watermelon Sorbet
One last hello before we head out for the holiday weekend! I hope where you are or where you are traveling to has a forecast full of sun and warm weather. And if it does, then I have just the thing for you to make. There are very few foods that I really, truly cannot stand. Mayonnaise, Jell-O, mushy vegetables… and watermelon! I know, I know. People rarely understand how the texture of watermelon can make me cringe, since it … Read More
Peanut-Walnut Butter
Since we have been married, Joey has been shocked at the amount of peanut butter I consume each week. When, like me, you eat a couple tablespoons of the stuff each day, it doesn’t last long. Instead of picking up another jar of Smuckers Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, I decided last week that it would be fun to start making my own nut butter again. It’s an amazingly simple process to whirl together your own nut butter, and I love … Read More
The Dog Days of Summer
Last week I had Friday off from work and got the opportunity to watch what really goes on in our house when the little princess rules the roost. Man, I tell you, it’s tough being a dog. Hope you all had a wonderful day! Madison
Homemade Almond Joy Candy Bars
Hey, friends! I hope you had a great weekend. My mom spent the weekend with us, which meant Joey and I spent the weekend trying to keep up with her. We played tennis, grilled out and went on an 8-mile run this morning. Exactly how I like to spend my weekend. For as long as I remember, I’ve been intrigued by the idea of making my own candy bars. I don’t really have a clue why, since I can’t … Read More
I’m Not a Fashion Blogger…
{Dress: Target this spring; Blazer: Forever 21; Shoes: Cole Haan via TJ Maxx; Necklace: Banana Republic; Glasses: Claire’s} …but I kinda wish I was. Although there are plenty of amazing, high-end fashion bloggers out there, it wasn’t until I started reading Kendi Everyday that I really got inspired. Kendi is so real, down-to-earth, funny, and she wears clothes normal people can actually find and afford. She’s totally my girl crush, can you tell? I am, by no means, the expert … Read More
Lemon Brown Sugar Chicken
Note: If you haven’t gotten around to bidding on the amazing gift basket we are auctioning off, you can do so HERE. The proceeds go toward a great cause and the basket is amazing! No, your eyes aren’t fooling you. This is a picture, and a recipe for, chicken. But before you jump to conclusions, I should tell you that this chicken wasn’t for me, but for my husband. You see, Joey has no intention of going vegetarian, so we’ve … Read More
A Fund For Jennie Auction! (Now Closed)
There have been many times since I started blogging that I’ve been thankful and proud to be part of such a caring and giving group of individuals. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been blown away with the love and support that the blogging community has shown Jennifer Perillo, who I mentioned a few weeks back lost her husband to a sudden heart attack, leaving behind two young daughters ages 3 and 8. In the wake of his death, bloggers … Read More
Photos From My iPhone
{Snapshots from the home office we now rent out (left), on location at a photo shoot (top right), and my necessary items for workplace productivity (bottom right).} {My pre-wedding breakfast (top left), on my way to family dinner two nights before the wedding (right), and my dad helping out my personal attendant, Cassie, stuff something into her trunk (bottom left).} {My mom doing last minute set-up before our wedding (above left), little sister Taylor with our crazy little dog (above … Read More